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The Alienware M17x R3 laptop is the subject of several troubleshooting threads on WindowsForum.com. Users report BSOD errors, including those caused by igdpmd64.sys and DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE, often after Windows updates or driver installations. Other common issues involve drivers not loading on restart, affecting network adapters and USB controllers, as well as problems with screen saver and power options. The M17x runs Windows 7 64-bit, and users seek help with driver compatibility, clean installs on SSDs, and resolving system instability. Discussions focus on practical fixes for these recurring hardware and driver-related problems.
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    Windows 7 BSOD caused by igdpmd64.sys in Win 7 Pro on m17X r3 laptop

    Hi Everyone, just joined the community. I recently purchased an Alienware m17x R3 laptop. It has worked just fine for about a month. Last night, after I went to bed, I got a BSOD. When I found it this morning, it said the problem was in igdpmd64.sys. I tried rebooting, but just after the Win 7...
    • bkusnerik
    • Thread
    • alienware bsod computer issues dump files graphics driver igdkmd64.sys laptop issues m17x memory issues startup issues system repair system specs tech support troubleshooting windows 7 windows installation windows recovery
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Alienware M17x R3 BSOD problem

    Hi all, After formatting my Alienware M17x R3, I started having DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSODs at seemingly random moments. I was using the drivers on the dell website, so I updated to the most recent drivers. My Windows 7 64 bits installation is up to date. Recently, it happens everytime...
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    Windows 7 4 BSOD's...no idea

    I have a brand new Alienware M17x R3 laptop with the 6970m video card. Did a clean install on a Crucial M4 SSD. System was running pretty rock solid but I just received 4 BSOD's in 20 minutes. didn't install any new drivers...not sure what it could be. All drivers are updated except video...
    • dreborn
    • Thread
    • 6970m alienware bsod clean install crucial drivers error graphics graphics card hardware laptop m17x mse performance ssd support system troubleshooting update windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 M17x Drivers Not Working Upon Restart

    I am having a very unusual problem with 5 drivers on my laptop. Alienware M17x Windows7 x64 Everytime I restart my computer, there are 5 specific drivers that don't start when the system starts. This noticeably started when several Windows Updates installed and required restarts. All driver...
    • TAxxOUTBR3AKxx
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    • alienware broadcom compatibility device manager drivers error message hardware change installation issues m17x network adapter nvidia restart software support tech help troubleshooting update usb hub windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 windows 7 64bit and alienware m17x

    HI just got my new laptop and having a few issues with w7, First but i think i may have fixed it sometimes i couldnt open itunes or steam if i clicked on them nothign would happen the hour glass would come up for a secm if i goto task manager they are in there so i tryed ending them and open...
    • seaeagle2323
    • Thread
    • alienware computer configuration external mouse graphics issues itunes laptop m17x nvidia performance power options screensaver software sound steam task manager troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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